User Manual 095-110006- 0003 Revision: A04 June 23, 2015 2015 QuEST Rail LLC.
QLCP User Manual Page 2 Contents About This Manual... 4 Customer Support... 4 1 Get to Know Your QLCP... 5 2 DIP Switch and Jumper Settings... 6 Switch Input and LED Output Configuration... 6 RS- 485 Serial Port Jumpers... 8 3 Installation... 9 Connect the Switches and LEDs... 9 Connect the Serial Cable... 9 Connect the Network Cable... 10 Connect the Battery Input... 10 4 More Configuration Settings... 11 Configuring the QLCP Using the System Configuration Port... 11 Configuring the QLCP Using the QLCP- NET Developer Tool... 13 Location Information... 17 Serial Port Settings... 17 I/O Settings... 18 Network Settings (QLCP- NET Only)... 18 Peer Protocol Settings... 19 Flash Feature... 19 Genisys Protocol Settings... 22 5 Graphical Control Panel... 23 Main Menu Bar... 24 Design Mode... 25 Run Mode (For Panel Design Verification)... 28 Saving and Opening Panel Files... 32 Uploading and Downloading Panel Files... 32 Using the Graphical Control Panel for Local Control... 32
QLCP User Manual Page 3 6 Application Examples... 36 LCP for the GETS ElectroLogIXS... 36 LCP for the GETS ElectroLogIXS with Duplication... 37 LCP for the Ansaldo STS MicroLok II... 38 LCP for the Ansaldo STS MicroLok II with Expansion and Duplication... 39 LCP for the GETS VHLC... 40 7 Updating QLCP Software... 41 Updating the Executive Software:... 42 Updating the Network Software:... 42 Updating the Web GUI Software:... 42 8 Troubleshooting... 44 Message Traffic Monitor... 44 Connected Clients Tab... 44 Status LEDs... 44 Help Tab... 45 9 For Reference... 46 Local Control Serial Port (Isolated Current Loop Interface)... 46 Local Control Serial Port (Isolated RS- 232)... 46 Local Control Serial Port (Isolated RS- 485)... 46 System Configuration DIP Switch... 47
QLCP User Manual Page 4 About This Manual This User Manual provides information to install, configure, and operate the QLCP. This manual assumes you have some previous experience with similar systems. Customer Support For additional support, please call QuEST Rail LLC at (816) 240-8425.
QLCP User Manual Page 5 1 Get to Know Your QLCP 23 Local Control Serial Port (Isolated Current Loop Interface) 5 LED Output Connector (1-64) 1 RS- 485 2W/4W Jumpers (JP3 & JP4) Health LEDs 2 Serial Link Activity LEDs 3 LED Output Connector (65-128) 4 6 Switch Input Pull- Up/Down Jumper (JP1) 7 Switch Input Connector (65-128) Mounting Hole 8 P3 P5 P2 P4 18 System Configuration DIP Switch (DS1) Power LED 14 19 Network Port (Ethernet) QLCP- NET version only Power Switch 13 20 Local Control Serial Port (Isolated RS- 485) +5 VDC Bus Connector (TB1) 12 21 System Configuration (USB) Port 17 RS- 485 Termination Jumper (JP5) Switch Input Pull- Up/Down Jumper (JP2) 16 Battery Input Connector (Isolated B12/N12) 11 Battery Input Fuse (5A) 10 22 Local Control Serial Port (Isolated RS- 232) 15 Switch Input Connector (1-64) COM Bus Connector (TB2) 9
QLCP User Manual Page 6 2 DIP Switch and Jumper Settings The QLCP DIP Switch and Jumpers can be configured for your specific application before or after installation; however, it may be easier to access them before the unit is installed in a cabinet with all of its wired connections. Switch Input and LED Output Configuration Refer to Section 1 to locate the following configuration interfaces: 18 System Configuration DIP Switch (DS1) 6 Switch Input Pull Up/Down Jumper (JP1) 16 Switch Input Pull Up/Down Jumper (JP2) The table below shows how to configure your Switch Input Pull Up/Down Jumpers and System Configuration DIP Switch based on your LCP wiring plans. These are the most common configurations with the assumption that the normal switch position results in a logic 0 input state and switch actuation results in a logic 1 input state to your interlocking controller. Switch Input Wiring LED Output Wiring JP1 & JP2 System Configuration DIP Switch Normally Open Switches Common Cathode LEDs Switch Input X TB2 (COM) LED Output X TB2 (COM) 1 5V COM 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ON DS1 OFF Normally Open Switches Common Anode LEDs Switch Input X TB2 (COM) LED Output X TB1 (5V) 1 5V COM 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ON DS1 OFF
QLCP User Manual Page 7 Switch Input Wiring LED Output Wiring JP1 & JP2 System Configuration DIP Switch Normally Open Switches Common Cathode LEDs Switch Input X TB1 (5V) LED Output X TB2 (COM) 1 5V COM 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ON DS1 OFF Normally Open Switches Common Anode LEDs Switch Input X TB1 (5V) LED Output X TB1 (5V) 1 5V COM 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ON DS1 OFF Normally Closed Switches Common Cathode LEDs Switch Input X TB2 (COM) LED Output X TB2 (COM) 1 5V COM 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ON DS1 OFF Normally Closed Switches Common Anode LEDs Switch Input X TB2 (COM) LED Output X TB1 (5V) 1 5V COM 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ON DS1 OFF Normally Closed Switches Common Cathode LEDs Switch Input X TB1 (5V) LED Output X TB2 (COM) 1 5V COM 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ON DS1 OFF Normally Closed Switches Common Anode LEDs Switch Input X TB1 (5V) LED Output X TB1 (5V) 1 5V COM 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ON DS1 OFF
QLCP User Manual Page 8 RS- 485 Serial Port Jumpers Refer to Section 1 to locate the following configuration interfaces: 1 RS- 485 2W/4W Jumpers (JP3 & JP4) 21 RS- 485 Termination Jumper (JP5) If your QLCP will be communicating with a MicroLok II or GETS controller using RS- 485 with a QuEST- supplied serial cable, you will want to make sure that the jumpers are configured for a terminated 4- wire interface as shown below. JP3 4W 1 2W 4W 1 2W JP4 JP5 TERM 1
QLCP User Manual Page 9 3 Installation Install the QLCP in your LCP cabinet using the mounting hardware provided with your cabinet. It is not necessary to install a separate power supply. Your QLCP s isolated power supply is an integrated feature! Connect the Switches and LEDs Refer to Section 1 to locate the following interfaces: 15 Switch Input Connector (1-64) 5 LED Output Connector (1-64) 7 Switch Input Connector (65-128) 3 LED Output Connector (65-128) 12 +5 VDC Bus Connector (TB1) 9 COM Bus Connector (TB2) Connect the switch input and LED output connectors to their proper locations. Be sure they are inserted far enough to latch on both sides. Next, connect the common side of your switches and LEDs to TB1 or TB2 based on your LCP wiring plans. Connect the Serial Cable Refer to Section 1 to locate the following interfaces: 22 Local Control Serial Port (Isolated RS- 232) 23 Local Control Serial Port (Isolated Current Loop Interface CLI) 20 Local Control Serial Port (Isolated RS- 485)
QLCP User Manual Page 10 If you are using the serial interface and a QuEST- supplied serial cable (with or without a QLCP Bulkhead Kit), simply connect the cable to the CLI, RS- 232, or RS- 485 port based on your LCP wiring plans. Secure the cable to the serial port using the screws on the cable connector. Connect the Network Cable If you are using the Network Port for QLCP panel duplication or I/O expansion (QLCP- NET only), refer to Section 1 to locate the following interface: 19 Network Port (Ethernet) Two QLCPs can be directly connected together using a single Ethernet cable. This would most likely be used for an expansion application (without duplication), where the two QLCPs are co- located in the same LCP cabinet to provide 256 I/256 O. For networking more than two QLCPs, additional equipment is required, such as an Ethernet switch. If a QLCP Bulkhead Kit is installed in your LCP cabinet, an Ethernet cable was supplied with the bulkhead kit. Connect this cable between the QLCP Network Port and the bulkhead. Connect the Battery Input Refer to Section 1 to locate the following interface: 11 Battery Input Connector (Isolated B12/N12) Connect a power source in the range of 10 to 16 VDC to the Battery Input Connector. The QLCP Battery Input provides 2000 Vrms isolation from the LCP cabinet and other QLCP interfaces. The QLCP Battery Input has built- in secondary surge protection; however, primary surge protection must be provided by an external device.
QLCP User Manual Page 11 4 More Configuration Settings Refer to Section 1 to locate the following interfaces: 13 Power Switch 14 Power LED 4 Health LEDs 17 System Configuration (USB) Port 19 Network Port (Ethernet) If you are using the RS- 232 port to interface with a GETS controller and not using the QLCP Network Port for duplication or expansion, there is nothing more to do but to turn on the Power Switch and check that the System Health LED is blinking and that the Local Link Health LED is on (this may take a few seconds), assuming the QLCP is connected to an operative interlocking controller. If you are using the CLI port, RS- 485 port, Genisys Protocol, PEER Protocol, and/or the QLCP Network Port (QLCP- NET only), you have more things to configure. Configuring the QLCP Using the System Configuration Port Connect a PC to the System Configuration Port using a USB cable. The QLCP accepts a standard B type male USB connector. Note: For the QLCP- NET, configuration may be simpler through the Ethernet Port using the QLCP- NET Developer Tool depending on your configuration scenario. See the following section for more information. To access the QLCP configuration menu, use a terminal program like Tera Term or HyperTerminal. The QLCP will show up as a virtual serial port on your PC. Open the port and configure it as follows: Baud rate = 57600 Data Bits = 8
QLCP User Manual Page 12 Parity = None Stop Bits = 1 Hit the enter key. You will be prompted for a password as shown below. The default password is "password". After entering a valid password, the main menu will be displayed as shown below. Using the hierarchical menu system of the QLCP, configure the settings to be consistent with your particular application. When a change is made to the configuration settings, you must save the settings. An additional menu option (10) will be provided for saving your settings if changes
QLCP User Manual Page 13 have been made. After saving changes, the QLCP will reset itself in order for the changes to take effect. For more information on the configurable settings, see the following section. Configuring the QLCP Using the QLCP- NET Developer Tool To install the QLCP- NET Developer Tool, double- click on the QLCP- NET_Dev_Tool_Setup.exe file. You should see the following dialog box. The installer program will walk you through the installation process. The QLCP- NET Developer Tool requires Microsoft.NET Framework 4 to be installed on your computer. The installer program will automatically detect and install.net Framework 4 if it is not already installed. Connect an Ethernet cable between your PC and the QLCP- NET and configure your computer s network adapter to be compatible with the QLCP s network settings (i.e. a static IP address on
QLCP User Manual Page 14 the same subnet as the QLCP). When you launch the QLCP- NET Developer Tool, you will see the following user interface. Note: The QLCP- NET Developer Tool can be used offline for many of its features. Features that require connection to the QLCP- NET will be disabled when there is no established connection. Enter the IP Address and Password of the QLCP and then click on the Connect button. The default password is password. You should see the connection status change to a green checkmark with ping information as shown below. Note: If you don t know the IP address of your QLCP, you will have to use the System Configuration Port terminal interface to find out what it is. The default IP address is 192.168.0.100. Note: If you cannot establish a connection, disable your Windows firewall and/or check the Windows rules for incoming/outgoing messages. Also, try to run the QLCP- NET Developer Tool application as administrator (right- click on the desktop icon and select Run as administrator ).
QLCP User Manual Page 15 Click on the Configuration tab and you should see the current settings for the QLCP as shown in the example below. When a configuration file is loaded and/or created using the tool, differences will be highlighted. Changing settings starting with defaults: Click on the Defaults button to load the default values Modify File Setting values Click on the Save File button to save the configuration file
QLCP User Manual Page 16 Click on the Upload button to upload the saved configuration file to the QLCP Changing settings starting with the current QLCP settings: Click on the Download button to download the current settings and save them to a file Click on the Open File button to load the current values for modification Modify File Setting values Click on the Save File button to save the configuration file Click on the Upload button to upload the saved configuration file to the QLCP Changing settings using an existing (saved) configuration file: Click on the Upload button to upload the saved configuration file to the QLCP Changing settings by modifying an existing (saved) configuration file: Click on the Open File button to load a saved configuration file Modify File Setting values Click on the Save File button to save the configuration file Click on the Upload button to upload the saved configuration file to the QLCP To change the QLCP- NET password, click on the Change Password button. Enter the current password, the new password, and a confirmation of the new password.
QLCP User Manual Page 17 Location Information Location information is optional text that can be entered for the purposes of more easily identifying a QLCP, particularly when accessing its Graphical Control Panel via a web browser. Location information includes the following: Controller Name Location Name Railroad Name Subdivision Name Serial Port Settings Setting Name Possible Values Default Value Description Controller Port RS- 232, RS- 485, CLI, Disabled RS- 232 The physical interface of the QLCP that is used for communications with the Controller Protocol GETS LCP, Ansaldo STS Peer, Genisys, None Data Rate 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400 GE LCP interlocking controller. The protocol that is used for communications with the interlocking controller. When set to None, the Controller port is automatically set to Disabled. 1200 Data rate (bits per second) of communications with the interlocking controller Stop Bits 1, 2 1 The number of stop bits appended to the end of each transmitted byte
QLCP User Manual Page 18 I/O Settings Setting Name Possible Values Default Value Description I/O Bank Number 1, 2, 3, or 4 1 The QLCP s internal memory map is divided into 4 banks to support 512 inputs and 512 outputs; however, there are only 128 physical inputs and 128 physical outputs on the QLCP. The remaining inputs and outputs are used for expansion (QLCP- NET Only). The QLCP will read its 128 physical switch inputs and store them in this Bank Number. The QLCP will drive its 128 physical LED outputs to the states stored in this Bank Number. Bank Numbers are defined as follows: Bank 1 = bits 1 to 128 Bank 2 = bits 129 to 256 Bank 3 = bits 257 to 384 Bank 4 = bits 385 to 512 Flash Time (ms) 100 5000 500 The on/off time for flashing outputs. This feature is only available when using Peer protocol. See Peer Protocol Settings below. Network Settings (QLCP- NET Only) To configure the QLCP network settings, first select the role of the QLCP (Server or Client). Then enter the QLCP s IP Address and Subnet Mask values. If the QLCP is a Client, enter the Server IP Address. Setting Name Possible Values Default Value Description Server/Client Server, Client Server Defines the role of the QLCP Controller (Server or Client) IP Address Any valid IP address 192.168.0.100 The IP Address for this QLCP Controller Network Subnet Mask Any valid subnet mask 255.255.255.0 The Subnet Mask for this QLCP Controller Server IP Address Any valid IP address N/A The IP Address for the Server QLCP Controller (if applicable)
QLCP User Manual Page 19 Peer Protocol Settings Up to eight Peer stations can be configured for the QLCP. The first four Peer stations are mapped to internal I/O Bank Numbers 1 through 4, respectively. Peer stations 5 through 8 are flash enable states for the LED outputs of Bank Numbers 1 through 4, respectively. The following table shows the bit mapping for Peer Stations. Peer Bank Internal Bit Numbers (QLCP Memory Map) Station Number 1 1 1 128 In (local and/or client switch inputs) 1 1 1 128 Out (local and/or client LED outputs) 5 1 1 128 Out Flash Enable (local and/or client LED outputs) 2 2 129 256 In (local and/or client switch inputs) 2 2 129 256 Out (local and/or client LED outputs) 6 2 129 256 Out Flash Enable (local and/or client LED outputs) 3 3 257 384 In (local and/or client switch inputs) 3 3 257 384 Out (local and/or client LED outputs) 7 3 257 384 Out Flash Enable (local and/or client LED outputs) 4 4 385 512 In (local and/or client switch inputs) 4 4 385 512 Out (local and/or client LED outputs) 8 4 385 512 Out Flash Enable (local and/or client LED outputs) Flash Feature Use Peer stations 5 through 8 if you would like the QLCP to handle flashing instead of the interlocking controller s application logic. For these Peer stations, when the QLCP receives a bit equal to one, it flashes the associated LED bit, if it is also equal to one, at the configured flash rate (see Flash Time in I/O Settings). Example: If Peer station 1, bit 1 is true and Peer station 5, bit 1 is true, LED output 1 will flash.
QLCP User Manual Page 20 The following table describes the configurable settings for each of the eight Peer stations. Setting Name Possible Values Default Value Description Enable Enabled or Disabled Station 1 = Enabled Station 2 = Disabled Station 3 = Disabled Station 4 = Disabled Station 5 = Disabled Station 6 = Disabled Station 7 = Disabled Station 8 = Disabled Destination Address 0 65535 Station 1 = 17 Station 2 = 18 Station 3 = 19 Station 4 = 20 Station 5 = 21 Station 6 = 22 Station 7 = 23 Station 8 = 24 Source Address 0 65535 Station 1 = 1 Station 2 = 2 Station 3 = 3 Station 4 = 4 Station 5 = 5 Station 6 = 6 Station 7 = 7 Station 8 = 8 Acknowledge Timeout (ms) Heartbeat Interval (ms) Indication Update Cycle Setting to enable or disable the use of the Peer Station The destination address of the Station The source address of the Station 50 60,000 6,000 (all stations) The time in milliseconds that a sending peer protocol station will wait for an acknowledgement after sending a message that requires acknowledgement 100 600,000 6,000 (all stations) The rate at which a peer protocol station attempts to communicate with its peer when no changes are occurring in its serial output bits 1-100 30 (all stations) The rate at which a peer protocol station sends indication update messages to its peer when no changes are occurring in the serial outputs for the station; this rate is defined in
QLCP User Manual Page 21 Setting Name Possible Values Default Value Description terms of Heartbeat Intervals. For example, the default is 30 x 6,000 ms = 180 s. On the other 29 Heartbeat Intervals, status messages with no indication data are sent. Stale Data Timeout 500 600,000 15,000 (all stations) The time interval after which a communication failure is declared when a peer protocol station receives no indication data or status messages from its peer
QLCP User Manual Page 22 Genisys Protocol Settings Up to 512 Genisys control bits (64 control words) and 512 Genisys indication bits (64 indication words) can be used with the QLCP. These bits are mapped to internal I/O Bank Numbers 1 through 4 as shown in the table below. Bank Internal Bit Numbers (QLCP Memory Map) Number 1 1 128 In (local and/or client switch inputs) 1 1 128 Out (local and/or client LED outputs) 2 129 256 In (local and/or client switch inputs) 2 129 256 Out (local and/or client LED outputs) 3 257 384 In (local and/or client switch inputs) 3 257 384 Out (local and/or client LED outputs) 4 385 512 In (local and/or client switch inputs) 4 385 512 Out (local and/or client LED outputs) The following table describes the configurable settings for Genisys. Setting Name Possible Values Default Value Description Slave Address 1-255 1 The unit address of the interlocking controller. Note that the QLCP is the Genisys master and the interlocking controller is the Genisys slave. Control Words 1-64 16 The number of 8- bit control words that are sent in a full control message from the QLCP to the interlocking controller. Poll Interval (ms) 200-5000 500 The time between poll messages continually sent from the QLCP to the interlocking controller.
QLCP User Manual Page 23 5 Graphical Control Panel The QLCP- NET provides the option to interface to its internal I/O map (512 inputs and 512 outputs) through a web- based graphical panel. This feature is only supported when the QLCP is configured as a Server. Use the QLCP- NET Developer Tool to create a custom graphical control panel to upload to the QLCP. Using a web browser, enter the QLCP s IP address as the URL, and the QLCP will serve the panel page. Note: To design or use the web- based Control Panel, you must have Mozilla Firefox version 21.0 or later installed on your computer. Other browsers may be supported in future releases. The QLCP- NET Developer Tool Graphical Control Panel user interface is shown below. It is not necessary to be connected to a QLCP- NET to design a Control Panel. It is only necessary to be connected when uploading and downloading Control Panel files.
QLCP User Manual Page 24 To create a new Control Panel, first import control and indication bit labels from your ElectroLogIXS report file or Microlok II ml2 file by clicking on the Import Labels button. The default labels can also be used, but importing meaningful status names simplifies the design process. The labels you see in the control and indication tables will be available for assignment to your panel graphics when you launch the Control Panel editor. When you click on the Design Panel button, Firefox will be launched and the Control Panel user interface will be displayed as shown below. Main Menu Bar When the Control Panel editor is first launched, the menu options are displayed as shown above. From left to right, the options are Open Click on this button to open a previously saved panel. Save Click on this button to save a panel. Icons Show the icons dialog box and enter the Design Icons mode. Icons can be dragged and dropped in this mode only. Text Show the Add Text dialog box and enter the Design Text mode.
QLCP User Manual Page 25 Clear Text Clear all text from the panel. Clear All Clear the entire panel. Run Click on this button to display Run mode. This disables editing capability and allows you to test your design using the control and indication tables in the QLCP- NET Developer Tool Graphical Control Panel tab. Design Mode In Design Mode, a grid is displayed as well as a trash can in the top- left corner of the grid. Adding and Removing Icons To create a track layout, click on the Icons button in the main menu bar. This will display the Icons dialog box which provides an assortment of Icons that can be dragged and dropped onto the grid area. The screenshot below shows an example of a small interlocking that was created by dragging and dropping Icons onto the grid.
QLCP User Manual Page 26 To remove Icons one at a time, you can drag them to the trash can. If you want to remove all icons at once, use the Clear All button. Adding and Removing Text To add text to your panel layout, click on the Text button in the main menu bar. This will display the Add Text dialog. You can close this dialog and remain in Text mode if you simply want to drag and drop text. An efficient way to add text is to enter several labels and then drag each one to position. Type a label and then hit the Enter key. The label will be displayed in the top- left corner near the trash can. If you type another label and hit the Enter key, it will be displayed below the previous label and so on. Below is an example of how you might use the text feature.
QLCP User Manual Page 27 To remove text, you can drag it to the trash can or use the Clear Text button to remove all text at once. Configuring Icon Properties Click on an Icon to display its Properties dialog box. The properties displayed are dependent on the Icon type. All Icons support up to ten controls. Indications, however, are based on the Icon type. For example, the Signal Icon shown below has configurable properties for signal and track indications. A Switch Icon has indications for position and track indications. To configure a control in an Icon s Properties dialog box, select the control bit label you want to use and then give the control button a custom name. In the screenshot shown above, the 2EGZ bit has been assigned to the signal icon with a button named 2E Clear. Likewise, the 2STOP bit has been assigned to the signal icon with a button named 2 Stop. You will see these buttons in run mode when you select this Icon as shown in the next section.
QLCP User Manual Page 28 Indication properties change the displayed state of an Icon based on the state of the associated indication bits received. In most cases, the indication is shown as a specific color associated with a track, signal, LED, etc. For switches, position indications are also available to show the switch in the normal and reverse positions. When a bit/status name is assigned to an indication, you must also select in which state (true or false) it will display that indication. As shown in the screenshot above, the 2EGK indication will display a red signal when it is false and a lime signal when it is true. Run Mode (For Panel Design Verification) In Run Mode, you can test the bit assignments of your panel using the control and indication tables in the Graphical Control Panel tab of the QLCP- NET Developer Tool. In Run Mode, the Control Panel is displayed without a grid and without the Design Mode buttons as shown in the example below. You can click on the Design button to return to Design Mode.
QLCP User Manual Page 29 Sending Controls in Run Mode for Testing Panel Bit Assignments To send a control, click on an Icon to display its Controls dialog box. If controls have been configured, you will see its custom- named buttons as shown in the example screenshot below. The 2E signal has a 2E Clear and a 2 Stop control button. These buttons appear as a result of assigning control bits/status names and custom button names to the Icons properties while in Design mode. When you click on a control button in the Control Panel, you should see the associated control bit change state (yellow = true, white = false) in the control table as shown below for the 2E Clear button. This verifies that you have made the correct bit assignment. Note: The control buttons are momentary. The control bit is sent as a 1 when the button is pressed and sent as a 0 when the button is released. The check boxes are used for latching control bits. This feature is not supported in offline design/test mode.
QLCP User Manual Page 30 Monitoring Indications in Run Mode for Testing Panel Bit Assignments When you right- click on an indication bit in the indication table, you toggle its state. When you toggle a bit s state, you should see the associated icon in the Control Panel change color based on the bit assignment as shown below for the 2E signal. This verifies that you have made the correct bit assignment.
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QLCP User Manual Page 32 Saving and Opening Panel Files Use the Save button in the Main Menu bar of Design Mode to save a panel file. The saved file will be given a cpf extension. Use the Open button to open and load your saved panel files. After saving your Control Panel design, you can close Firefox at any time. Uploading and Downloading Panel Files You must be connected to the QLCP- NET to upload and download Control Panel files. To upload a Control Panel file to a QLCP- NET, click on the Upload Panel button in the Graphical Control Panel tab and select the Control Panel file to upload. To download a Control Panel file from a QLCP- NET, click on the Download Panel button in the Graphical Control Panel tab and save the file to any directory with a file name of your choosing. Using the Graphical Control Panel for Local Control To access the Graphical Control Panel of a QLCP- NET for the purposes of local control, open the Firefox web browser on your computer and enter the QLCP s IP address for the URL. The QLCP- NET will serve the Control Panel web page with an open dialog box that provides the QLCP s location information. This dialog box does not prevent access but is intended to make sure the user is aware of which location is being accessed. The location information displayed is user- defined in the configuration file. The screenshot below shows the Control Panel page when it is first requested from the QLCP.
QLCP User Manual Page 33 If the location information is what you expected for the IP address you entered as a URL, click on the Close button of the dialog box to continue. Caution! If this is not the location you expected, it is recommended that you close the web page. After clicking on the Close button of the Control Panel Request dialog box, you will see the location s Control Panel as shown in the example screenshot below.
QLCP User Manual Page 34 The Main Menu Bar has two buttons, Send All Controls and Clear All Controls. It also displays the current mode (Run Mode) and the Link Health status. Send All Controls Link Health Clear All Controls Run Mode There are two ways to send controls. Click on an Icon to display its Controls dialog box. Then you can click on a control button to send a momentary control. In other words, a bit value of 1 will be sent when the button is clicked (mouse down), and then a bit value of 0 will be sent when the button is released (mouse up). You can also send a latched control by clicking on
QLCP User Manual Page 35 the checkbox next to the control button and then clicking on the Send All Controls button in the Main Menu Bar. When a control s checkbox is enabled, the control bit will be set to a value of 1 and the associated momentary button will be disabled. You can latch multiple bits in multiple icons and then send them together using the Send All Controls button. You can clear all latched control bits using the Clear All Controls button. This will clear the bits, but you still need to click on the Send All Controls button for the cleared bits to take effect.
QLCP User Manual Page 36 6 Application Examples LCP for the GETS ElectroLogIXS Note that an older QLCP version without the CLI is shown. The CLI can also be used for this application. QLCP RS- 232 Serial Cable for ElectroLogIXS QLCP Bulkhead Kit To Signal Battery (B12/N12) Serial Cable Supplied with QLCP Bulkhead Kit 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ON DS1 OFF 1 1 5V COM 5V COM LEDs (Common Cathode) Normally Open Pusbuttons
QLCP User Manual Page 37 LCP for the GETS ElectroLogIXS with Duplication Note that an older QLCP version without the CLI is shown. The CLI can also be used for this application. QLCP RS- 232 Serial Cable for ElectroLogIXS Ethernet Cable Serial Cable Supplied with QLCP Bulkhead Kit To Signal Battery (B12/N12) QLCP Bulkhead Kit QLCP Bulkhead Kit To Signal Battery (B12/N12) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ON DS1 OFF 5V COM 5V COM 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ON DS1 OFF 5V COM 5V COM LEDs (Common Cathode) Normally Open Pusbuttons LEDs (Common Cathode) Normally Open Pusbuttons Network Role: Server IP Address: 192.168.0.101 I/O Bank Number: 1 Network Role: Client IP Address: 192.168.0.102 Server IP Address: 192.168.0.101 I/O Bank Number: 1
QLCP User Manual Page 38 LCP for the Ansaldo STS MicroLok II QLCP RS- 485 Serial Cable for MicroLok II QLCP Bulkhead Kit To Signal Battery (B12/N12) Serial Cable Supplied with QLCP Bulkhead Kit 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ON DS1 OFF 1 5V COM 1 5V COM JP3 4W 1 2W 4W 1 2W JP4 JP5 TERM 1 LEDs (Common Anode) Normally Open Pusbuttons
QLCP User Manual Page 39 LCP for the Ansaldo STS MicroLok II with Expansion and Duplication QLCP RS- 232 Serial Cable for MicroLok II HB Industrial Ethernet Switch Serial Cable Supplied with QLCP Bulkhead Kit To Signal Battery (B12/N12) QLCP Bulkhead Kit QLCP Bulkhead Kit To Signal Battery (B12/N12) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ON DS1 OFF 5V COM 5V COM 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ON DS1 OFF 5V COM 5V COM Main Panel LEDs (Common Cathode) Normally Open Pusbuttons LEDs (Common Cathode) Normally Open Pusbuttons Network Role: Server IP Address: 192.168.0.101 I/O Bank Number: 1 Network Role: Client IP Address: 192.168.0.102 Server IP Address: 192.168.0.101 I/O Bank Number: 2 To Signal Battery (B12/N12) QLCP Bulkhead Kit QLCP Bulkhead Kit To Signal Battery (B12/N12) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ON DS1 OFF 5V COM 5V COM 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ON DS1 OFF 5V COM 5V COM Duplicate Panel LEDs (Common Cathode) Normally Open Pusbuttons LEDs (Common Cathode) Normally Open Pusbuttons Network Role: Client IP Address: 192.168.0.103 Server IP Address: 192.168.0.101 I/O Bank Number: 1 Network Role: Client IP Address: 192.168.0.104 Server IP Address: 192.168.0.101 I/O Bank Number: 2
QLCP User Manual Page 40 LCP for the GETS VHLC The application of the QLCP when used with a GETS VHLC is very similar to the application examples shown above for the GETS ElectroLogIXS. To interface the QLCP with a VHLC, you may use the Current Loop Adapter (CLA), RS- 232 or RS- 485 serial port module on Port E of the VHLC. There is no special software configuration/setting required by the VHLC for any of those interfaces. In fact, it is completely transparent to the VHLC as to whether a CLA, RS- 232, or RS- 485 module is installed on port E.
QLCP User Manual Page 41 7 Updating QLCP Software Update the QLCP software using the QLCP- NET Developer Tool. The Software interface is shown below. There are three buttons for updating the software: Update Executive SW (QLCP and QLCP- NET) Update Network SW (QLCP- NET only) Update Web GUI SW (QLCP- NET only) The current versions of the Executive Software and Network Software are shown in the button bar of the Software tab (shown below). The current version of the Web GUI Software is shown in the footer of the web page when the Graphical Control Panel is displayed in a web browser.
QLCP User Manual Page 42 Follow the steps below (which are also provided in the tool interface) to update the QLCP Executive Software, Network Software, and Web GUI Software. Warning! If it is required to update both the Executive and Network software, update the Network software first. Updating the Executive Software: The System Configuration (USB) Port is used to update the QLCP Executive Software as follows: 1. Turn on the QLCP Power Switch. 2. Connect a PC to the QLCP System Configuration Port using a USB cable. The QLCP accepts a standard type B male USB connector. 3. Click on the Update Executive SW button. The programmer will open and display a message that a device has been detected. 4. Select the.s19 file to load onto the QLCP. Note: It is not required to power cycle the QLCP after updating the Executive Software. The QLCP will reset itself. Updating the Network Software: The Ethernet Port is used to update the QLCP Network Software as follows: 1. Turn on the QLCP Power Switch. 2. Connect a PC to the QLCP- NET Ethernet Port using an Ethernet cable (Note: It is recommended to perform this update through a direct connection to ensure a successful, uninterrupted transfer of the image). 3. Enter the QLCP s IP address and password and then click on the Connect button. 4. Click on the Update Network SW button. 5. Select the.img file to upload to the QLCP- NET. Note: It is required to power cycle the QLCP after updating the Network Software. Updating the Web GUI Software: The Ethernet Port is used to update the QLCP Web GUI Software as follows: 1. Turn on the QLCP Power Switch.
QLCP User Manual Page 43 2. Connect a PC to the QLCP- NET Ethernet Port or network using an Ethernet cable. 3. Enter the QLCP s IP address and password and then click on the Connect button. 4. Click on the Update Web GUI SW button. 5. Select the.zip file to upload to the QLCP- NET. Note: It is not required to power cycle the QLCP after updating the Web GUI Software.
QLCP User Manual Page 44 8 Troubleshooting For troubleshooting purposes, the QLCP offers the following: Message Traffic Monitor (in the System Configuration Port Terminal Interface) Connected Clients Tab (in the QLCP- NET Developer Tool) Status LEDs Help Tab (in the QLCP- NET Developer Tool) Message Traffic Monitor The Message Traffic Monitor is an option in the System Configuration Port Terminal Interface menu that displays serial message traffic between the QLCP and the interlocking controller. This feature can be used to determine whether communications between the QLCP and the interlocking controller is functioning correctly. Connected Clients Tab For a QLCP- NET configured as a Server, this tab in the QLCP- NET Developer Tool displays the connected Client QLCPs. This can be helpful in troubleshooting connectivity issues between QLCP Clients and their Server. Status LEDs The QLCP has several status LEDs that provide status information. The following LEDs can be used for troubleshooting: Power LED System Health LED Local Link Health LED Network Link Health LED Link Activity TX and RX LEDs for CLI, RS- 232, and RS- 485 Network Port LEDs
QLCP User Manual Page 45 Help Tab In the QLCP- NET Developer Tool Help tab, you can mouse over the QLCP image to identify user interfaces and other points of interest. Tool tips pop up providing brief descriptions. To learn more, click on the point of interest. Click on the User Manual button to access this manual.
QLCP User Manual Page 46 9 For Reference Local Control Serial Port (Isolated Current Loop Interface) The CLI serial interface (DB9 male connector P1) pin- out is shown below. Pin Signal 1 RXD+ 2 RXD- 4 TXD+ 5 TXD- Local Control Serial Port (Isolated RS- 232) The RS- 232 serial interface (DB9 male connector J6) conforms to the standard as called out for DTE (Data Terminal Equipment) devices. The pin- out for this connector is shown below. Note: Flow control is currently not implemented. Pin Signal 2 RXD 3 TXD 5 GND 7 RTS 8 CTS Local Control Serial Port (Isolated RS- 485) The RS- 485 serial interface (DB9 male connector J7) can operate in two- wire mode (half- duplex) or four- wire mode (full- duplex). The RS- 485 interface is asynchronous, meaning that no clock is present. The pin- out for this connector is shown below. Note: The RS- 485 interface must be configured for four- wire mode for GETS LCP and PEER protocols. Pin Signal 2 RX- 3 TX-
QLCP User Manual Page 47 4 TX+ 5 SR 9 RX+ System Configuration DIP Switch The System Configuration DIP Switch (DS1) provides a means for basic configuration of the QLCP. For applications that use the RS- 232 port with GETS LCP protocol (factory default), the QLCP can be fully configured using the System Configuration DIP Switch (and jumpers). In fact, the System Configuration DIP Switch settings are consistent with the GETS CLCP Controller. Note that, like the GETS CLCP Controller, the DIP Switch settings are also sent as control bits 9 through 15. This allows the QLCP to be a direct replacement for the GETS CLCP. The following table shows the System Configuration DIP Switch settings. Position OFF ON 1 Not Used Not Used 2 Not Used Not Used 3 Not Used Not Used 4 Not Used Not Used 5 Normal Loopback (self- test) 6 Common Anode Common Cathode 7 Normal Invert Inputs 8 Normal Factory Test